Q: Can I use honey instead of rock sugar in this recipe? A: Yes, you can substitute honey for rock sugar, adjusting the amount to taste.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the chicken wings root before cooking? A: Yes, blanching helps to remove impurities and blood, resulting in a cleaner taste.
Q: Can I use a different part of the chicken instead of wings root? A: Yes, you can, but cooking times may vary and the flavor profile might change slightly.
Sauce-Flavored Chicken Wings Root
Notes
Ingredients:
- Chicken wings root, 7 pieces
- Dark soy sauce, 5 tablespoons
- Cooking wine, as needed
- Green onion, chopped, 3g
- Ketchup, 6 tablespoons
- Yellow rock sugar, 10g
- Dried red dates, 7 pieces
- Dried chicken egg, 2 packets
- Clean the chicken wings root and blanch them in boiling water to remove scum. Rinse off the blood, soak in cold water, and then dry thoroughly (use kitchen paper to absorb moisture). Marinate with cooking wine and a pinch of salt.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix 3 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, 100g of ketchup, and 5 small pieces of yellow rock sugar. Add 1 bowl of pure water to a pot.
- Add the sauce to the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat to high, add red dates and dried chicken egg, and continue to reduce the sauce. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.
- Calories: Varies based on portion size and specific ingredients used
- Protein: High (from chicken)
- Carbohydrates: Moderate (primarily from the sauce and sugar)
- Fats: Low to moderate (depending on the chicken part used)
